New Website! You need to re-sign up for the Email Newsletter!

Happy New Year Folks!
    Super excited that I'm relaunching an all-new  http://allisonbrown.ca/ with a fresh new design and more information about all my super skills; music and videos, session singing, radio, writing, admin help for artists and musicians, house cleaning, house and pet sitting - and more.  To stay in tune with all my upcoming adventures, you need to RE-SIGN UP for my email newsletter at: http://allisonbrown.ca/contact
where you'll get monthly or so updates on what I'm up to, and when I might be playing a show in your town, or working on other projects.
Really appreciate you being along for a ride in the TEN years since I built my original website - be sure to keep up on what comes next!
Thanks so much! Allison

Border City Roots "Fireside" Radio Hour Christmas Eve on CJAM!

Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings from back down here at the farm in Southern Ontario... things here on www.allisonbrown.ca have been a little quiet lately... I'm working on a whole new redesign of the website for 2020, so stay tuned... if you're on my Newsletter list, you may need to re-sign up when I launch the new site, I'll keep you posted.

Although I'm no longer hosting a regular program on CJAM, they've given me the best holiday gift of two hours of radio time for my annual "Fireside" Christmas Radio Hour! I'll be broadcasting live from my secret snow-covered in the woods on Christmas Eve, December 24th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm (Two Hours) on CJAM 99.1fm www.cjam.ca.

https://www.facebook.com/events/509378526327371/

Hope you can join me by the Fireside on Christmas Eve through the magic of radio!

Merry merry and all the best to 2020!
Allison 

New Chapter Begins...

September is here and change is in the air... writing from here in Kitchener where I'll be carving out a new chapter looking for work, scaling back on music but will have the occasional performance around the local area... said farewell to Border City Roots on CJAM at the conclusion of the summer and a bittersweet send-off to Merle my Supervan.  Will miss Windsor/Essex but looking forward to new adventures!
Coming up on Sunday, September 15th, I'm teaming up with Sara Rose Hebert  for a backyard house concert in Kitchener... email allison@allisonbrown.ca for location information!

Stay tuned for a refresh here on allisonbrown.ca - new photos and more information coming in the next few weeks!
Keep me posted on work and places to live in the Kitchener area!
Allison

Last Chance To Dance...

Last half of July came and went quickly with visits to Kitchener and London, including great times with Dan Belgue and Northland Rail Service, Home County weekend, and more!  Had a few bumps in the road with the theft of my purse and tremendous thanks to those who chipped in on a short go-fund me to help with expenses.  Feeling the love!

Coming up August 2nd and 3rd I'm headed over to Pelee Island for the Unplugged Music Festival, where I'll be hanging out and joining in on Ron Leary's songwriters' circle. Excited to see Daniel Romano and Suzie Vinnick as part of the stellar lineup!  

I'm camping for a week on the island before I hop over to Kingsville to do some stage hosting at the Kingsville Folk Music Festival! August 9th-11th, lineup includes favourites Danny Michel and yes - The Milk Carton Kids!

Last Chance To Dance! I only have four more gigs until the end of the summer when I'll be taking a huge break from performing to focus on work searching in Kitchener as I take a bold step into a new chapter.  Catch me while you can!

Friday, August 9th - Pelee Island Winery Pavilion with The Assembly Line, 4 to 8pm, then 8pm to 10pm for the Jet Express event!

Friday, August 23rd - Pelee Island Winery Pavilion with Karen Morand, 3:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday, August 24th - Pelee Island Stone & Sky Quarry Series

Sunday, August 25th - Art By The River, Amherstburg, 3:30 to 4:30 near the ice cream!

See you on Pelee Island!!

Allison 

Back home on the farm for a few days with more great music on the horizon this summer with concerts in Windsor and London to round out July!

Friday, July 12th, I'm back at Taloola in Walkerville teaming up with my pal String Bone from Stratford for an hour of duo songs - 8:00pm sharp, 396 Devonshire in Windsor, Pay What You Can. https://www.facebook.com/events/576839606395531/

Really excited about a Garden Concert featuring a Permaculture tour in London at the home of Becky Ellis and her amazing family! Sunday, July 28th in London in the Byron neighbourhood.  Tour starts at 3:00pm and the concert begins at 4:00pm with the full Assembly Line plus our pal Dan Belgue! This concert is OPEN to the public - email me allison@allisonbrown.ca or rebecca.a.ellis@gmail.com for location and reservation info!

https://www.facebook.com/events/2152017318245969/

I'm also popping in for a show at the Richmond Tavern in London on July 27th with Dan Belgue, Northland Rail Service and Dan Henshall - it will be epic - don't miss this! https://www.facebook.com/events/641213816384471/

Had a blast again this year at Old School Bluegrass Camp - had the great pleasure of sharing the stage with The Barrel Boys, Joey Wright & Ivan Rosenberg - here's a video of Cold Rain And Snow!

https://youtu.be/CBrkmogi3eA

More on the horizon in August:

Friday, August 9th - Pelee Island Winery Pavillion

Saturday, August 24th - Pelee Island Quarry 'Fall' Fair

Sunday, August 25th - Art By The River, Amherstburg

See you out in the sunshine for all these summer gigs!
Allison 

All Our Emergencies - New Video, June shows!

June rolls in with a new video for "All Our Emergencies" filmed by the folks at Windecker Road Films in Cayuga, Ontario.  The live video was filmed as a "Film It Yourself" video workshop experience, shot and recorded by film-makers in training.  Watch it on Youtube here:
https://youtu.be/Egpgkqr65EA

Lots of music happening in late June with two shows in London:

Friday, June 21st I'll be playing a set with Dan on Mandolin from 4pm to 6pm in Victoria Park at the London International Food Festival!
And the following week on Friday, June 28th I'll be doing an intimate solo concert at Brown & Dickson Bookstore, starting at 7:00pm, BYOB, $10.00 at the door, bring a chair or pillow!
https://www.facebook.com/events/376904096516899/

And then I'm off to Old School Bluegrass Camp for a week of music, learning, friendship, food and camping in beautiful Prince Edward County.  I'm back again this year as Camp Assistant helping out Jenny Whiteley and the crew!

Stay tuned for more summer shows:

Friday, July 12th at Taloola in Windsor with String Bone

Sunday, July 28th in London - Garden Concert with the Assembly Line

Friday, August 9th at Pelee Island Winery Island Pavilion

Saturday, August 24th on Pelee Island as part of the Stone & Sky Quarry Series

See you all out there in the sunshine!
Allison

Summer is fast approaching - and I'll be out gigging and adventuring again as we ease into the sweet summer season.

Thursday, May 23rd ~ Carrots N' Dates, Walkerville, Windsor, 6:00pm to 8:00pm


Sunday, June 2nd ~ Art In The Park, Windsor, 3:00pm to 5:00pm * just added 11:00am to 1:00pm
Friday, June 7th ~ Mill Street Market, Leamington, 6:45pm with The Assembly Line
Saturday, June 8th ~ Rino's Kitchen, Windsor, 8:00pm to 10:00pm outdoors weather permitting

Friday, June 21st ~ London Food Fest, Victoria Park London, 4:00pm
Friday, June 28th ~ Brown & Dickson Bookstore Concert, 7:00pm to 9:00pm, $10.00

then I'm off to Old School Bluegrass Camp up in Prince Edward County as your camp assistant, where I'll be doing 'morning announcements', hosting the lunchtime open mic and song circles and coaching the band labs - it's a great week of music, friendship, food, and camping! Check it out:https://youtu.be/SfK5TqCK1c0

Here's a video from The Green Bean Cafe / GBCB in Windsor with The Assembly Line:
Tennessee Whiskey:
https://youtu.be/sygEMTHYugQ

Been adding more videos from this show as well as our concert at Arrowwood Farm on my Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuOIkqYH7MvWGINBdjyakA

See you out in the sunshine!
Allison

April is here and no foolin' I've got tons on the go for April and into May.. the spring is springing!
Friday, April 19th brings me to my first show at Windsor's GBCB, The Green Bean for a full band gig with The Assembly Line (featuring Jedd House on Upright Bass, Dan Henshall on Mandolin & surprise special guests!).  Show starts at 8:00pm, Pay What You Can.  Make it the best Good Friday ever and hear us rip through three great sets until 11:00pm.

Here's a video from our recent concert at Arrowwood Farm in Melbourne:  https://youtu.be/souplydHMm0

Later on in the month I head up the road again for a spin to Waterloo, London, Cayuga, London again and Stratford..!

I play at Lana's Lounge in Waterloo for a dinner show from 6:00pm to 8:00pm on Friday, April 26th, Dan is along for the ride on mandolin. Be sure to make a reservation - 519-725-5262!

And I'm back at the prestigious St. Regis Tavern in London for Musical Chairs! on Saturday, April 27th with The Assembly Line!  Show starts at 9 and we play until we've played everything we know.  There will also be the amazing SWEET DRAW where you can win a batch of my world-renowned ginger cookies, and yes, you can keep the tupperware! Pay What You Can.

Sunday, April 28th brings me to Cayuga, Ontario for a very special project - have you ever wondered how to make a music video?!?  You can learn how from an expert filmmaker AND hear a concert by joining this workshop/house concert experience - email me allison@allisonbrown.ca to find out how to attend.

Wednesday, May 1st I'm back in London for an Acoustic Spotlight House Concert - email allison@allisonbrown.ca to find out location details.
Thursday, May 2nd I join up with Barry James Payne  for a duo show at The Black Swan Brewery in Stratford.

Stay tuned for more spring adventures!
Allison

March is coming in easy here in Southern Ontario... lots on the go!

Coming up on Friday, March 22nd at the London Music Club I'll be playing as part of a fundraiser for "Crazy, Beautiful People" a book project based on the history of the Home County Music & Art Festival.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door, https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/23167

Saturday, March 23rd I gather The Assembly Line (Jedd House on Upright Bass, Dan Henshall on Mandolin) for a special dinner concert at the Arrowwood Farm in Melbourne, Ontario just down the road from London! Get your tickets in advance: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/arrowwood-wood-stove-concert-series-allison-brown-tickets-53718459358 

My weekend jaunt ends in Kitchener with an afternoon of music at T.W.B Brewing on Sunday, March 24th. Dan Henshall joins the fun on mandolin, no cover, but tips are appreciated..! 2:00pm to 5:00pm.

Later on in the month on Thursday, March 28th I'm back at Carrots N' Dates in Walkerville for a dinner show from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  Get your veg on! 

Thursday, March 7th I'm hosting a special International Women's Day edition of "Border City Roots" on CJAM 99.1fm, cjam.ca.  I'm hosting several local women musicians live in the studio to talk about women's issues in the music industry! Tune in 10:30am to 12 noon! 

More coming up in April: 

Friday, April 19th at the Green Bean in Windsor, with The Assembly Line

Friday, April 26th at Lana's Lounge in Waterloo 

Saturday, April 27th at the St.Regis Tavern in London with The Assembly Line

See you there!
Allison 

Wiarton Willie has predicted an early spring and I'm excited about emerging from my own hibernation with some late winter/early spring gigs around Southern Ontario.
I'm back at Taloola in Walkerville here in Windsor on Friday, February 22nd for a solo set - one hour starting at 8:00pm.
https://www.facebook.com/events/379781542833923/

Later on in March I'm headed up to London, Melbourne and Kitchener:
Friday, March 22nd - London Music Club, London - Home County History Project "Crazy Beautiful People", part of a stellar lineup of musicians at the LMC, more info at https://www.facebook.com/cbpeople
Saturday, March 23rd - Arrowwood Farm Wood Stove Concert Series, Melbourne (Ontario)- with The Assembly Line! Get your tickets in advance at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/arrowwood-wood-stove-concert-series-allison-browne-tickets-53718459358  more info at http://www.arrowwoodfarmontario.com/
Sunday, March 24th - TWB Brewing, Kitchener, 2pm-5pm afternoon set, with Dan Henshall! Part of the Folk Roots Brew series.

More shows happening in April in Windsor, Waterloo, London and more - stay tuned to the concerts page here on allisonbrown.ca for updates.

Excited to be part of this year's Old School Bluegrass Camp in Milford, Ontario returning as camp assistant.. they're offering the special Bass Scholarship program again this summer for anyone learning upright bass, it's a $900 value - check out https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/ for application and registration information!

Still looking for any kinds of interesting work opportunities from house and pet-sitting, cleaning, painting, de-cluttering to administrative help, writing, backup singing, and more. I've got the skills; help me pay my bills!  Get in touch at allison@allisonbrown.ca with your ideas.
Spring is on the horizon!
Allison

Turns out I'll be heading up to Kitchener for a nice hunk of February doing some house-sitting for some Florida vacationers.. is a tropical destination calling you this winter?  I have time available to take care of your home and pets. I also do house cleaning - give a shout if your place needs some sprucing up after the holidays! allison@allisonbrown.ca

Booking some weekend gigs up around London and Kitchener area this spring - I'll be at the Arrowwood Farm concert series in Melbourne on Saturday, March 23rd - you can get tickets in advance online here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/arrowwood-winter-concert-series-allison-browne-tickets-53718459358
If you're in Stratford, Guelph, St. Thomas, Chatham, Hamilton or anywhere in that region and know of a great venue I should check out or would like to book a house concert, let me know!

Registration is open for this summer's Old School Bluegrass Camp 2019 where I'll be back as a camp assistant - check it out! https://oldschoolbluegrasscamp.wordpress.com/

Hoping to do more live and studio back-up singing and voice work in 2019, keep me in mind for your projects - will travel!

Cheers to a brand new year!
Allison

December is on the doorstep...reflecting on an amazing 2018... lots of new adventures, highlighted by Assembly Line gigs in Wheatley and on Pelee Island, Old School Bluegrass Camp, working with Windsor Classic Chorale, recording "Currents Collide" and more... looking forward to my annual Border City Roots Fireside Christmas Radio Hour on December 20th on CJAM!

Tune in Thursday, December 20th at 10:30am as I broadcast live by the roaring fireplace at my snow-covered cabin in the woods in a secret location in Northern Ontario. CJAM 99.fm in Windsor/Detroit, www.cjam.ca from anywhere in the world (including the North Pole)!

https://www.facebook.com/events/532321967231944/

Windsor Classic Chorale will be singing at several community events this holiday season - I'll be joining up on a few in the alto section!

To round out a great year of gigging, I'll be joining up with Tim Swaddling for some back-up harmonies at Taloola on December 29th!

https://www.facebook.com/events/698809333849070/

It's been a great year of music and adventures - Happy Holidays to everyone and all the best for 2019!

Allison

Beautiful times in Kitchener area through October.. great shows with new and old pals and enjoying the autumn weather and colours.. back in Deep Ontario South for November as fall subsides and we look into winter... couple things cookin'..
Thursday, November 15th I get to play a short set opening for Jane Siberry at the Kordazone Theatre here in Windsor...

https://www.facebook.com/events/256528265004606/
and the next day I'm back in Tecumseh for a dinner show at Carrots N' Dates, Friday, November 16th 6:00pm to 8:00pm...

and later on in November I'm playing a set at a special Rotary Club Event at Phog, Wednesday, November 21st.. https://www.facebook.com/events/486543645186848/


Big thanks to everyone who made pledges for CJAM's annual Pledge Drive helping keep campus/community radio alive in Windsor and Detroit!  You can still make pledges at https://grouprev.com/CJAM35 ...!  So happy that "Border City Roots" exceeded my pledge drive goal this year - keep tuning in 10:30am to 12 Noon every Thursday at 99.1fm in Windsor/Detroit or on cjam.ca!

I'm home for the winter and into the springtime - always on the lookout for winter projects including, house and pet sitting, writing, musician services, event organization, and more! If you have a job for me, give a shout allison@allisonbrown.ca..!

See you in the late autumn air!
Allison

Kitchener in October...

The leaves are changing colour here in Kitchener, where I'm spending most of the month of October on another glorious house-sitting adventure... got a couple area shows lined up!

I'll be playing a set on Saturday, October 13th at the 7th Annual Talbot Street Firepit Potluck Harvest Picnic along with Alison Corbett and Twas Now! This is a private party, so email allison@allisonbrown.ca and I can connect you with the details! https://www.facebook.com/events/2070370939941087/

Wednesday, October 17th I'll be at the Boathouse for a show with Alison Corbett, and Barry James Payne (the artist formerly known as String Bone), starting it up at 8:00pm and we'll play till about 10:00pm or so, probably later.  Steve Wood joins the fun on Pedal Steel; Pay What You Can.

https://www.facebook.com/events/2222185961347041/

Later on that week on Saturday, October 20th I pop down to London for a show with Uncle Dan Henshall on mandolin at the London Brewing Co-Op that will be broadcast live on the CHRW Radio Western Airwaves as part of Radio Western's annual Fund Drive! Tune in at 94.9fm or show up to hear us play in person and join the fun! 

So far I've been here in Kitchener for only a few days, but have been popping in to hear great music at a lot of cool venues, and hopping around at a few open stage and jams - great to be here in the sweet month of October in the K-dub!

Allison 

Back in Windsor/Essex for the whole month of September with tons of solo shows and coffeehouse performances on the books!

Thursday, September 6th ~ Carrots N' Dates ~ Walkerville 

Saturday, September 8th ~ Rino's Kitchen 

Friday, September 14th ~ Windsor Folk, Mackenzie Hall

Friday, September 21st ~ Dale's Coffeehouse, Leamington 

Friday, September 28th ~ Taloola Cafe 

My new single "Currents Collide" has been getting some excellent area radio airplay on CJAM 99.1fm, CBC on Windsor Morning and Afternoon Drive and on 93.9fm The River on Dan MacDonald's Hear + Now show! So far I've only got a few downloads - half of all proceeds go towards the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund towards reconciliation and education projects.  Give it a listen and download here:

https://allisonbrown.bandcamp.com/track/currents-collide  

I'll be spending most of October in Kitchener - looking at setting up some shows with some pals in the area, anywhere you can suggest, or if you'd like to host a house concert, for sure get in touch! allison@allisonbrown.ca.  I may also look into setting up another edition of my "Get Your Show On The Road" Touring Workshop as well - stay tuned!
The sweetest spot to spend September is Southwestern Ontario - see you out at some of my Windsor/Essex County shows this month!
Allison

New Song - Currents Collide

It's true! I have a NEW SONG - my first original recording since 2015. Currents Collide is being released as a download single ONLY and can be found right here on www.allisonbrown.ca under 'Music' and on my Bandcamp page.  It will soon available on I-Tunes and Spotify in the next few weeks.  Currents Collide was inspired by the final Tragically Hip concert in August 2016, where I watched the concert on TV at the Westview Tavern on Pelee Island.  For each $8.00 download, $4.00 will be donated to the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund towards reconciliation and improving the lives of First Peoples.  If you choose to pay more, half of whatever you pay will be donated towards the fund. The song was recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Deni Gauthier at Second Records in St. Thomas, Ontario and features Martin Horak on Cello.

 Currents Collide will also be featured as part of CJAM's monthly 'Singles Club' so you can call in for requests on 99.1fm in Windsor/Detroit through the month of August!

I'll be spending lots of time on Pelee Island again this August as I'm headed over on the ferry this weekend to kick off the Island Unplugged Festival  on Friday, August 3rd at the new Stone House 1891 on the patio along with Kelly Hoppe (Mr.Chill) and Jedd House as the Assembly Line!  I'll be doing a special feature set at the Pelee Island Winery Pavilion on Saturday, August 4th at 2pm along with a re-assembled Assembly Line including the stellar Max Marshall on guitar, and I'm back at the winery Sunday for a solo set at 3:00pm.

Also super excited about Kingsville Folk Music Festival where I'll be stage hosting through the weekend - don't miss an amazing lineup including Jory Nash, The Mayhemingways, Ben Sures, Slocan Ramblers, Shawna Caspi and more - August 10th-12th in Lakeside Park in Kingsville!

Later on in August I've joined up with a mysterious theatre project on Pelee Island as the finale of the Stone & Sky art and performance series in the historic quarry - Equilibre happens on Sunday, August 19th on the Island!

I'll be popping over to Amherstburg for this year's Art By The River for a duet set with Karen Morand from 3:00pm to 4:00pm at Fort Malden on Saturday, August 25th.

Hope you enjoy this powerful new track - see you out festivalling in Southern Ontario through August!
Allison

July Adventures Continue!

Amazing times over the beginning of July at Old School Bluegrass Camp where Dan and I made so many new friends, shared stories and music - and learned stuff! Can't wait to be back next year! We also had some great gigs at Capers in Belleville and at a house concert in Marmora...

Tonight Dan and I are off to Caygua to play a special show for the Cayuga Creative Exchange  at the Carolinian Cafe in Cayuga! Join us tonight Thursday, July 12th in the heart of Haldimand County!

Saturday, July 14th I take the stage at the historic Richmond Tavern in London for an afternoon show with the Assembly Line (Jedd House on Upright Bass and Uncle Dan on Mandolin) with some surprise special guests! 4pm to about 7pm Pass The Hat!

Sunday, July 15th I head up to Kitchener for another afternoon of tunes from 2pm to 5pm at TWB Brewing, Dan will be bartending at the Richmond that day so won't be able to make it after all - three super solo sets! 

Super thrilled to be performing on some workshop stages at Home County this year! I'll be joining the Willie P. Bennett Tribute workshop on Saturday July 21st at 4:30pm and the Gospel workshop at noon on Sunday, July 22nd - the best weekend of your life in Victoria Park! 

Stay tuned for more as we slide into August!
Allison

Super-June: Part Two!

Still glowing after a magical triple-gig weekend in Southern Ontario with the most recent incarnation of The Assembly Line backing me up at The Windsor Beer Exchange, a sweet porch concert and at Two Creeks Conservation Area! Big thanks to Jedd House, Lonesome Lefty and Mr.Chill Kelly Hoppe for a great week of rehearsals and gigs!
Check out this great video for Invisible Line filmed by Charlie O'Brien at his porch house concert! https://youtu.be/QWffuUv4-kU
 
and from Two Creeks here's our Finale of "Howlin' At Midnight"!
https://www.facebook.com/heyjoe.pinsonneault/videos/10156830433507923/ 

Lots more happening in June as I team up again with Stratford's String Bone for a show at Taloola in Windsor on June 15th (8pm, PWYC), and at Amherstburg's Fort Malden on June 16th as part of a mysterious Escape Room Festival! We play from 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Fort!

and again later in the month in Hamilton at the Artword Artbar on June 29th!

I round out my Super-June by returning to Toronto's Distillery District music series on Saturday, June 20th from 2pm to 4pm outdoors in the heart of the historic Distillery area! Uncle Dan joins up on Mandolin!

From there Dan and I embark for Old School Bluegrass Camp and more shows coming up in July! Stay tuned for more summer shows as things heat up!

Here's some more photos from our Assembly Line weekend...

Allison 

Allison Brown & The Assembly Line at Windsor Beer Exchange

"Mr.Chill" Kelly Hoppe, Jedd House, Allison Brown & "Lonesome Lefty" Mike Houston